By Rebekah Pierce, local farmer/freelance writer I’m writing this letter in response to George Pataki’s contribution on May 4, 2025, in which he lambasted plans for what he refers to as “utility-scale solar” installations within the boundaries of Adirondack Park. I am a freelance writer specializing in agriculture and food. I am also a farmer. I have a book on this very topic, titled “Agri-Energy: Growing Power, Growing Food” scheduled for publication later this fall. I was also born and raised in the Adirondacks (Lewis, NY), although I live a bit further north now, in West Chazy. The letter struck a chord with me for a number of reasons. First, as I mentioned, I own » Continue Reading.